Filipe Luis joins Chelsea

Atletico Madrid have confirmed the sale of left-back, Filipe Luis, to Chelsea via their official website.
The 28-year-old Brazilian has long been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, with Jose Mourinho seemingly seeing the former Deportivo La Coruna man as a replacement for veteran Ashley Cole, who has moved on to AS Roma this summer.
Luis had a standout campaign at the Vicente Calderon last season, playing a pivotal role in Diego Simeone’s side’s run to a surprise La Liga title triumph, as well as to an admirable run to the Champions League final.
The attack-minded full-back made 49 appearances in all competitions last term and has racked up 180 appearances for Los Rojiblancos in total.
Last term, Mourinho opted to use Cesar Azpilicueta in a makeshift role at left-back, where he proved a huge success, but may look to move the Spaniard to his more preferred slot at right-back, which in turn could have sped up the west London’s push to bring in Luis.
Previous reports on the move stated that a fee for such a move could be as much as £20 million.
Chelsea have already signed Diego Costa from Aletico Madrid, as well as former Barcelona man, Cesc Fabregas.
Filipe Luis will team up with national team colleagues – Oscar, Ramires and Lucas Piazon – at the west London club.